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BETHPAGE WV 11714-3202
VOL. 32 NO. 25
YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER
Serving Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge, Seaford, Old Bethpage & Plainview
June 12-18, 1998 40 CENTS
Saluting Old Qlory
Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but
whatever they all call me, I am your Flag, The Flag of the United States of
America, Something has been bothering me so I thought I might talk it over
with you, because it is about you and me,
I remember some time ago people lines up on both sides of the street to watch
me parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he
immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that this
hand was directly over his heart -- remember? And you, I remember you,
standing there straight as a soldier. You don't have a hat, but you were giving the
right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be out done, she was saluting the same
as you with her right hand over heart — remember?
What happened? I am still the same old flag. Oh, I have a few more stars since
you were a boy, A lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.
But now I don't feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street you just
stand there with your hands in your pockets and I may get a small glance and then
you look away. Then I see children running around and shouting. They don't
seem to know who I a m - I saw one man take his hat off and then look around.
He didn't see anyone else with their hats off, so he quickly put his back on.
Is.it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten what I stand for and
where Ihave been? Anzio, Guadacanal, Korea, Vietnam. Take a look at the
memorial honor rolls some time. You will see all those brave men who fought for
me and the Republic and never came back. When you salute me you are actually
saluting them.
Well, it won't be long until I'll be coming down your street again. So, when you
see me, stand straight, place your right hand over your heart — and I'll salute
you back by waving and displaying my stars and stripes in honor of you and all
those who fought for me and what I stand for.
I know that you remember who I am and always will be YOUR FLAG.
- author unknown -Submitted by Stella Finamore
Past Pres. American Legion Aux. #86
Remember Old Cjlory on Flag Day June 14, 1998

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Bethpage un '•••'".,,•,,.„,),.,,.,,,,,, J(J [
BETHPAGE WV 11714-3202
VOL. 32 NO. 25
YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER
Serving Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge, Seaford, Old Bethpage & Plainview
June 12-18, 1998 40 CENTS
Saluting Old Qlory
Some people call me Old Glory, others call me the Star Spangled Banner, but
whatever they all call me, I am your Flag, The Flag of the United States of
America, Something has been bothering me so I thought I might talk it over
with you, because it is about you and me,
I remember some time ago people lines up on both sides of the street to watch
me parade, proudly waving in the breeze. When your daddy saw me coming, he
immediately removed his hat and placed it against his left shoulder so that this
hand was directly over his heart -- remember? And you, I remember you,
standing there straight as a soldier. You don't have a hat, but you were giving the
right salute. Remember little sister? Not to be out done, she was saluting the same
as you with her right hand over heart — remember?
What happened? I am still the same old flag. Oh, I have a few more stars since
you were a boy, A lot more blood has been shed since those parades of long ago.
But now I don't feel as proud as I used to. When I come down your street you just
stand there with your hands in your pockets and I may get a small glance and then
you look away. Then I see children running around and shouting. They don't
seem to know who I a m - I saw one man take his hat off and then look around.
He didn't see anyone else with their hats off, so he quickly put his back on.
Is.it a sin to be patriotic anymore? Have you forgotten what I stand for and
where Ihave been? Anzio, Guadacanal, Korea, Vietnam. Take a look at the
memorial honor rolls some time. You will see all those brave men who fought for
me and the Republic and never came back. When you salute me you are actually
saluting them.
Well, it won't be long until I'll be coming down your street again. So, when you
see me, stand straight, place your right hand over your heart — and I'll salute
you back by waving and displaying my stars and stripes in honor of you and all
those who fought for me and what I stand for.
I know that you remember who I am and always will be YOUR FLAG.
- author unknown -Submitted by Stella Finamore
Past Pres. American Legion Aux. #86
Remember Old Cjlory on Flag Day June 14, 1998